This is Italy, interpreted through real experience.
Ecco Qua Travel is the next chapter of a thirty-year career in travel: a boutique Italy and Europe brand for travelers who want something more thoughtful, more personal and more connected than anything an algorithm can generate.
For 25 years, I’ve helped travelers find their version of paradise through The Tropical Travelers. What has always mattered most to me is understanding the person behind the trip: what excites them, how they like to spend their days, and what makes a vacation feel special. Ecco Qua Travel grew out of that same approach and my own love of Italy.
I kept returning, each time discovering another reason to stay longer. Florence became a place where I could settle into everyday life. Sorrento became somewhere I wanted to return to, rather than simply check off a list. Along the way, I began studying Italian, building relationships, and getting to know the places beyond their most photographed moments. Those experiences shaped what I wanted to create: a travel agency that helps you experience Italy in a way that feels personal to you.
Our team brings together decades of travel planning experience and local Italian expertise. We take the time to understand what you’re imagining, then bring the details together, from the right hotels and knowledgeable guides to a pace that gives you room to enjoy being there.
Perhaps it’s your first trip to Italy. Perhaps you’ve been before and want to explore a little deeper. Either way, we want you to feel well cared for, with a trip that balances wonderful experiences and time to make discoveries of your own.
Ecco Qua means “here we are.” For me, it means, we’ve arrived exactly where we are supposed to be. I look forward to helping you find your Italy.
Jennifer Byrne · Founder, Ecco Qua Travel
How Ecco Qua works
Curated structure, personal details.
We create semi-custom itineraries through the most iconic regions of Italy. Each Escape was shaped by Italians: real people who planned the trip they would want to take if they were visiting their own country. We turned those trips into proven routes, so you get the best of every region without the guesswork.
Then we make it yours. It starts with a conversation about you: where you want to linger, the hotels you love and the pace that feels right. We tailor the details around it, and our signature service and on-the-ground support take care of the rest.
We’ve spent years traveling Italy, not just researching it.
Personalized touches
We tailor every part of your trip to your style.
Local insight
With an Italy-based specialist on our team, you get insider details no online list can offer.
Stress-free planning
We handle the logistics, timing, pacing and the details that make or break a trip.
Real people, real experience
Meet Your Italy Team
Jennifer Byrne
Founder, Ecco Qua Travel & The Tropical Travelers
With three decades in the travel industry and a thriving Caribbean luxury brand behind her, Jennifer brings the strategy, vision and creativity that built The Tropical Travelers into one of the most recognized agencies in the U.S. Today she leads Ecco Qua Travel with the same passion, combining deep Italy experience, ongoing cultural immersion and professional Italian language training to build unforgettable journeys for modern travelers.
Kristy Hall
Director of Operations, The Tropical Travelers
Kristy channels her deep passion for travel and her extensive European experience into crafting unforgettable journeys. Having explored Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Malta, the Netherlands, Belgium and beyond, she brings an insider’s perspective to Europe’s most enchanting regions, from the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastlines to the charming streets of old-world capitals.
Denise Perkins
Italy Travel Specialist
With 30 years in the travel industry and a long-standing love of Italy, Denise has crafted hundreds of personalized Italy itineraries. She specializes in matching travelers with the right regions, pacing and properties, and is known for turning wish lists into beautifully balanced vacations. Denise oversees all of The Tropical Travelers’ custom Italian trips and now brings that expertise to Ecco Qua Travel.
Lorenza Vitelli
Italy-Based Concierge & Cultural Specialist
Born and raised in Naples, Lorenza is the heart of our on-the-ground customization. Her background includes years as a professional Italian tour guide, hospitality expert and Italian language instructor. With her local insight, restaurant connections and regional expertise, she refines the local details that make each itinerary unforgettable.
A division of The Tropical Travelers
Ecco Qua is part of The Tropical Travelers, the luxury agency Jennifer has led for more than 25 years. Same team, same standards, same care, now in Italy and Europe.
Whether you’re dreaming of Puglia, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily or beyond, we’re here to make Italy feel effortless. Let’s start planning your next chapter.
